WSA:  Sorry that this algorithm has taken over again:  let's talk about
   how to mediate with people after they discover we destroyed their
   societies.  The goal is to have them all accept our chosen leader.
   SS:  Mediation is really about the parties' inherent needs all being
   satisfied.  It's not really mediation if you hold a specific goal for
   what they decide.
   WSA:  I don't see a conflict.